Our Staff

Shepherds for this valley

Pastor Byron and Tricia Sarracino have served the people of Grants and the surrounding communities since 1993.

Pastor Byron Sarracino and his wife Tricia
Founding Pastor & WifeByron & Tricia Sarracino
Meet Our Pastor

Pastor Byron Sarracino

Founder & Pastor, Mt. Taylor Baptist Church

Pastor Byron came to Christ in 1981 while serving in the United States military. He went on to graduate from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida.

He believes God led him to establish a Bible-believing church in this area. Since 1993, he and his wife, Tricia, have given themselves to that work: preaching the Word, visiting the sick and the incarcerated, and welcoming families from Grants, Laguna, and the surrounding communities.

33years in ministry
5grown children
6grandchildren
The Journey

From the military to the mission field at home

  • 1981Saved by God's grace while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Bible collegeGraduates from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • 1993Byron and Tricia begin the ministry in Grants, New Mexico.
  • FamilyFive children, now grown, and six grandchildren.
  • TodayPreaching verse by verse through Matthew, and taking the Gospel to the Laguna detention center, the Rainbow Center, and beyond.
The open front doors of the church
Our doors are open
"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly." 1 Peter 5:2
How We Can Help

Reach out to Pastor Byron

Whether you need prayer, a hospital visit, or someone to talk with about the Bible, the pastor is glad to hear from you.

Prayer requests

Share what's on your heart. The church family prays together every Wednesday night.

Hospital & home visits

The pastor makes calls at the local hospital and to folks in Albuquerque.

Questions about faith

Doubts and hard questions are welcome. Let's open the Bible together.